Excellence in Teaching Awards go to Nora Fritz, Dennis Parker

Each year, the WSU Applebaum Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize outstanding faculty who, to an exceptionally high degree, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of their subject, superior classroom performance, and high educational standards; communicate their subject matter accurately, clearly, and effectively; generate enthusiasm and respect for learning; motivate their students to excel; and are accessible to students. 

Wayne State joins the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Wayne State University has accepted President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education’s invitation to colleges and universities across the country to join the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. In this massive national effort, participating colleges commit to three key actions to help get their campus communities vaccinated: engage every student, faculty, and staff member; organize their college communities; and deliver vaccine access for all.

Calling all Physician Assistant Studies alumni!

The WSU Applebaum Physician Assistant Alumni Committee is seeking updated contact information from PAS program grads via a quick survey. Not a PAS grad but have updated information? Reach out to Alumni and Donor Relations Officer Jacqueline Ponte at jacq.ponte@wayne.edu.

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Pic of the month

PharmD students Jad Kawas, Lucas Crum, Noah Trotter and Johnie L. Bailey delivered school supplies, books and smiles to Auntie Na's Village in Detroit. Read all about how Kappa Psi was inspired to bring their childhood literacy campaign to this community cornerstone, a life-changing haven for neighborhood youth.

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Alumni events

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall for WSU Applebaum families
Tuesday, June 29 5-6 p.m. EDT In an informal Q&A event designed for a non-academic audience, WSU pharmacy experts will provide down-to-earth COVID-19 vaccine facts, and address your questions and concerns in language non-scientists can understand. Family members welcome!
Summer Happy Hour with Anteel Tequila
Tuesday, June 29 5-6 p.m. EDT Join us for a summer cocktail demonstration with Detroit native and co-founder of award-winning Anteel Tequila Nayana Ferguson. Ferguson is the only Black woman to own and operate a tequila brand, and her story has been featured in Forbes Magazine.
West Coast/California Alumni Virtual Trivia Night
Wednesday, June 30 8:30-9:30 p.m. EDT (5:30-6:30 p.m. PDT) Join fellow West Coast/California alumni as we settle in for a night of friendly trivia competition! Grab your friends and family to form a team or join as an individual competitor for an hour of both general and WSU-specific trivia hosted by WDET-FM's Nick Austin.
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An anchor in urban health care
As one of the founding colleges of Wayne State University, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for our students. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.